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=== Local Attitude ===
The vast majority of the population lives in harmony within their vast country, this has been enabled by the . The size of the country which allowed people to live using their own belief, languages or religion without necessarily being bothered by anybody else , in a 'Live and let live' motto. Therefore, hate crime crimes are absent and major ''difference'' clash more rare even rarer but may exist or be apparent (commented) during some particular intern political tumult situation usually, which . It still remains rare. It might be useful for a traveller to know be aware of the current news as matter events to avoid getting into a political discussion which may offend more than anything else. Sometimes, during such potential situation and with some people, it might not always be helpful to be White in some First Nation reserves, sounding French in some parts of the country or English in others. As many people might think you are from the other part of the country when approaching them and be less keen to help. <!-- this section needs a rewrite -->
The rural population should be entirely keen to help if the traveller is making the first steps into breaking the 'stranger in the locality' image, as the split between urban and rural citizen is also existent. The rural community feeling is usually pretty strong and people will believe you belong there and act more altruistic. However, some rural regions have strong influence from urban resident which has the tendency to bring a more individualistic mentality.
=== Car Number Plate ===
Just like it's its southern neighbour, the [[United States of America|United States]], every provinces are issuing their own specific car plates. For example, a car from Manitoba will have a specific [[wikipedia:License plates of Canada|Car licenses]] tagged as such.
== Telecommunication ==
Colleges and Universities are usually providing huge computer classes for their students but those are only accessible with username and password, it might be worth to ask though people might be keen enough to help you with it.
== [[Winter Hitch-hiking ]] hitchhiking ==
'''Be careful!'''
== Border Crossing ==
Canada has only one neighbour, the [[United States]], and even if this border is known as the longest unprotected border in the world, entering the country as a backpacker, hiker or hitch-hiker hitchhiker might reveal to be a hard thing, especially since 2001. The border control is now more thightenquite tight, especially since the non-proven unproven allegation that some terrorists came from Canada, and several questions are . Questions might be asked according to about the relations between the passengers in a car.
Because of these strong security measures, a hitch-hiker hitchhiker probably will have to cross the border by foot and start again once the control is done. You might also discuss with your driver beforehand in the matter to get to know each other and to ensure that everything will be alright with the crossing and that s/he is fine with the hassle (or fine waiting for you if you are being interogated asideinterrogated). The vast majority of the drivers will most likely be frisky at helping a stranger to cross from Canada to the States in their car. The best way to be at a border control is too remain calm, be confident, do not lie and simply answer the question questions as asked without being witty or vague. Just remember that you do not have to tell that you are bumming around and bring some suspicious travelling plan (yes, hiking and hitching around in a ''blown by the wind way'' is a suspicious thing! Especially for the the average citizen!). So just be reliable, show enthousiasm and that your adventure is part of a life plan holiday... not a way to escape reality.
It is custom to be ask asked to prove that you have the means to sustain your holiday (money) and that your holiday is part of a plan (a return ticket).
===== While Crossing the Border =====
Don't panic! Just because a border guard treats you like a scumbag doesn't mean you are one. Armed with this attitude try and maintain your dignity and self-confidence throughout the encounter and the guard will more likely respect you (even if he or she doesn't show it). Trust me, things will go more smoothly. If you're passing the border inside a car, don't volunteer advertise the fact that you are a hitchhiker. But if it becomes obvious, don't try and deny it, either. Remember, there's no shame in hitching.
=== Passports for U.S. and Canadian citizens ===
Since 2008 U.S. and Canadian citizens are NOT required to show a passport. At least not yet. That doesn't mean a border guard won't ask to see one, though. But, a border guard is not supposed to deny you just because you don't have a passport. Until January of 2008, border guards are supposed to continue accepting “oral declarations of citizenship” which basically means, “you have to believe me because I told you so.”
If you are a U.S. citizen going into Canada or a Canadian going into the U.S., a guard can deny you entry for a number of reasons (usually because of a criminal record or you don't look like you have enough money for lunch at a fast-food restaurant). But don't think that just 'cause you don't own a passport you can't cross. You can.
